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African American Scholarships
(For non-active links, copy and paste
into the "Address" part of the webpage)
1)
Ron Brown Scholarships
Go to: http://www.RonBrown.org
The award: $10,000 for 10 to 20 students. It's renewable.
Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of
the most prestigious scholarships and it's very competitive.
2)
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Go to: http://www.JackieRobinson.org
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about
100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community
service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.
3)
Project Excellence Scholarships
Go to: http://www.project-excellence.com
The award: $4000 or higher (to full tuition). Number
of winners: at least 600. Academic merit, leadership,
community service, all fiends. Deadline: Feb. 1.
4)
United College Fund Scholarships
Go to: www.uncf.org
The UNCF is one of our major scholarship getaways. The
awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great
many under different names and requirements (Grandmet,
Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December.
5)
Kodak Scholarships
Go to: www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/programs/student/scholarships.html
The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards:
Varies. For those studying film/cinematography at U.S.
colleges.
6)
Intel Science Talent Search
Go to: www.sciserv.org/sts
The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approximately
40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must
present a scientific research project. Deadline: December.
7)
NACME Scholarships (National Action Council for Minorities
in Engineering)
Go to: www.nacme.org
The award amounts go to $20,000, and many are award.
This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You
must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually
in February. Go to the website for details, or contact
financial aid officials at your college.
8)
Gates Millennium Scholarships
Go to: www.gmsp.org
The goal of Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote
academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for
thousands of outstanding students with significant financial
need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition
for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination
material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001.
Deadline: March 15.
9)
NBSE Scholarships (National Society of Black Engineers)
Go to: www.nsbe.org/scholarships
Award amount: generally range from $1, 500-$3,000 for
members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily
for engineering students, and others majoring in related
disciplines. Deadlines vary.
10)
ARMY ROTC Scholarships (for Historically Black Colleges)
Go to: http://147.248.153.211/
Students looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in
the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards.
Must have minimum of 920 on SAT or 19 on ACT score.
Deadline is November 15.
11)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships
(AICPA)
Go to: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college
with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000
with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July.
Go to website for GPA requirements.
12)
Bonner Scholar Scholarships
Go to: www.bonner.org
Award amount: $4,000 and renewable till graduation.
Community service is pivotal, as well as need. Your
college must be a participating college. Approximately
1,500 awards granted. Deadline varies.
13)
Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and
Technology Scholarships
Go to: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm
Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships
granted. This is for science or engineering students
at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.
14)
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
Go to: www.coca-colascholars.org/
This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250
awards going to "scholars" with academic,
leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is
from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply online. The deadline
is October 31.
15)
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Go to: www.rotary.org/programs
This is the prestigious "rotary" organization
scholarship for students who can speak another language
and want to study abroad in the "host" country
of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to
$23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad.
You should have completed at least 2 years of college
work.
16)
National Honor Society (sponsored by the National Association
of Secondary School Principals)
Go to: www.nassp.org/scholarships/schol_nhs.htm
This is a scholarship for National Honor Society members
in their senior year. Your chapter/school nominates
you. Award amount is $1,000 for about 250 students nationwide.
The deadline is November.
17)
Ronald McDonald House Charities (and the United Negro
College Fund)
Go to: www.rmhc.com
Students must be studying at a HBCU, which is a member
of the UNCF and have at least a B average. It's for
sophomores. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition.
Approximately 60 students are selected. The deadline
is April 1.
18)
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship
Go to: www.xerox.com
(type "Scholarship" in the search engine)
This is a good scholarship for strong minority students
studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics,
and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to
$4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students.
The deadline is Sept. 15.
19)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Go to: www.akaeaf.org/
The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that
gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700
AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sorors
at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound.
The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications
(at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1 and January
30 each year.
20)
NCAA Scholarships (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Go to: www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from
$3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports
related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary,
as do the number of awards each year.
21)
National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
Go to: www.excellence.org
The student competitors can be seniors or already in
college. They must submit an application that can include
recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes),
photographs, or other materials that point to talent
and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum
of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications
can be submitted any time. The selection process is
ongoing.
22)
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Go to: www.truman.gov
This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped
for students who intend to pursue a career targeted
to public service or government. Graduate study should
be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there.
You must be at least a junior, and your college must
nominate you. A "nomination" package must
be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000
over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected.
The deadline is February 1.
23)
National Association of Black Journalists
Go to: www.nabj.org/info_nonsustain.html
NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students
should be attending a four-year university. They must
present three letters of recommendation from a school
adviser, deal or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 world
article on a Black journalist must be presented. A grade
point average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students
must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio,
or television. One of those should be a career goal.
Deadline is March 3.
24)
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Go to: www.hispanicfund.org/
Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related
areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications,
and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards
granted. Deadline: April.
25)
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards
Go to: www.artsawards.org
These awards are granted to high school or college students
(17 or 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice,
music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing,
or other creative areas. You must audition or submit
a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman
year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000.
Deadline is June 1, or April 1 (for registration in
specific regions).
26)
Society of Women Engineer Scholarships
Go to: www.swe.org/
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring
in engineering or computer science. Award amounts are
from $200 to $5000, and at least 90 are granted. The
deadline for students already in college is February
1, but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an
"accredited" program.
27) American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged
Scholarship
Go to: www.e-architect.com
This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling
in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000.
Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December
6.
Undergraduate Scholarships
1) Ron Brown Scholarships
http://www.RonBrown.org
2) FastWEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/
3) United Negro College Fund Scholarships
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp
4) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
5) Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.sciserv.org/sts
6) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/
7) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
(scholarships)
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
8) United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org/
9) Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual)
http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1fdxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx
10) McDonald's Scholarships (Annual)
http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/
11) Broke Scholars Scholarships
http://scholarships.brokescholar.com/
12) National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/
13) National Merit Scholarships
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
14) College Board Scholarship Search
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
15) Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
http://www.BlackExcel.org
16) FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
17) LULAC - National Scholastic Achievement Awards
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/GetScholar?page=10177
18) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
19) NAACP Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html
20) Paralegal Scholaships
http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13
21) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
22) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
23) Siemens Foundation Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
24) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
25) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
27) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
28) Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
29) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
30) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
31) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
32) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
33) Decca Scholarships
http://www.deca.org/scholarships/
34) Black Student Fund
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.htm
35) Scholarships Pathways
http://scholarshipssite.blogspot.com/
36) Private Scholarships For Seniors
http://www.phs.d211.org/stsvc/college/scholarships.asp
37) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
38) Chela Education Financing “Gateway to Success
Scholarship”
http://www.loans4students.org
39) Princeton Review Scholaahips & Aid
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance
40) American Legion Scholarships
http://www.legion.org
41) Free Scholaaship Search
http://www.srnexpress.com
42) 2005 Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest
http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com
43) Horace Mann Scholarship Program
http://www.horacemann.com/scholarship
44) Ayn Rand Institute
http://www.aynrand.org/contests
45) The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund—
http://www.wilsonfund.org
46) Congressional Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.chciyouth.org
47) Nursing Scholarships
http://www.blackexcel.org/nursing-scholarships.html
48) College-Bound High School Seniors - Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar13.html
49) AFROTC High School Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/
50) Minority Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
51) Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
52) The Elks National Foundation Scholarships
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
53) Art Deadlines and Scholarships
http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/
54) Journalism Grants
http://www.mccormicktribune.org/journalism/grantslist.htm
55) African American Scholarships
http://www.littleafrica.com/scholarship/
56) Marine Corps Scholarships
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
57) Research for Women & Minorities Underrepresented
in the Sciences
http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html
58) Tylenol Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
59) Undergraduate Scholarships (Health)
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm
60) STATE FARM INSURANCE Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
61) National Scholarships at All Levels
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
62) Burger King Scholars (Annual Awards)
http://www.bk.com/CompanyInfo/community/BKscholars/index.aspx
63) Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
64) Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
65) Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm
66) Project Excellence Scholarships
http://www.project-excellence.com
67) Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm
68) United States National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml
69) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
70) Accounting Scholarships
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
71) Americorps
http://www.cns.gov/
72) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
73) 100 Minority Scholarship Gateways
http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
74) Awards and Scholarships
http://www-hl.syr.edu/cas-pages/ScholarshipsAvailable.htm
75) American Chemical Society Scholarships
http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm
76) Sallie Mae Grants and Scholarships
http://www.salliemae.com/parent_answer/decide/explore_alternatives/grants.html
77) Scholarships List and Search
http://www.adventuresineducation.org/sbase/
78) New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence
http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/7E4A6245D908330685256DB0006B3A30
79) Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/
80) Scholarship Research Center: US NEWS
http://12.47.197.196/usnews/
81) Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide Online
http://fp2.adhost.com/collegeplan/scholarship/default.asp
82) College Net Scholarship Search
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
83) Scholarships For Hispanics
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
84) NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.nfb.org/services/schlprg02.htm
85) Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/
86) Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/
87) ELA Foundation Scholarships (disabled)
http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
88) Indian Health Service Scholarships
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/SP/spTOC.asp
89) Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program
http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp/
90) Third Wave Foundation Scholarships
http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html
91) College Connection Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.com/
92) Super College Scholarships
http://www.supercollege.com
93) Indian Students
http://www.gurgaonscoop.com/story/2005/3/14/195141/137
94) Comprehensive Recourse List (All cultures)
http://www.globalvision.org/educate/connected/sect4e.html
95) Scholarship Database (Alphabetical Listing)
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp
96) Music Scholarships
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/financeYourEducation/musicscholarships.html
97) Navy Scholarship Lists
http://www.odu.edu/ao/hrnrotc/scholarship/scholarships.htm
98) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships
(NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
99) Science and Engineering Student Scholarships
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/
100) The Roothbert Fund Scholarships
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
101) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
102) Federal Scholarships and Aid
http://www.fedmoney.org/
103) International Students Help and Scholarships
http://www.iefa.org/
104) NACME Scholarship Program
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/
105) Black Excel Scholarship Gateway
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
106) Peterson's Aid and Scholarships Help
http://www.petersons.com/finaid/
107) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm
108) Coveted National Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
109) 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
110) Martin Luther King Scholarships
http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/?res=1024&ver=true
111) Financial Aid Research Center
http://www.theoldschool.org/
112) Art and Writing Awards
http://www.artandwriting.org
113) Wells Fargo Scholarships
http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
114) Princeton Review Internships
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/internshipAdvSearch.asp
115) Chicana/Latina Foundation
http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html
116) NCAA Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
117) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.chci.org/
118) Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarships
http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp
119) A Better Chance Scholarships
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm
120) Asian American Journalist Association
http://www.aaja.org/
121) American Assoc. of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
122) Scholarships by State
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships.cfm
123) State Agencies of Higher Education
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/stateagencies/
124) Engineering School Scholarships
http://www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html
125) Scholarship News
http://www.free-4u.com/
126) Scholarships and Fellowships List (Graduate Level)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm
127) Orphan Foundation of America
http://www.orphan.org/
128) September 11th Scholarship Funds
http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2001/ARScholarshipFundsDetailed110701.html
129) Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/Discover/index.htm
130) American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest
http://www.afsascholarship.org/
131) Mensa Scholarship Essay Scholarship
http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php
132) Chess Scholarships
http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/Scholarships.html
133) Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (Activist)
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~alliance/academic/scholarships.html
134) Federal Student Aid Portal
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
135) Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general
136) Fridell Memorial Scholarship (Dale E.)
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
137) Alger Association Scholarships (Horatio)
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
138) Collegiate Inventors Competition
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
139) Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
140) National Security Scholarships Programs
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm
141) Institutes of Health Scholarship Programs
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm
142) Adventures in Education
http://adventuresineducation.org/
143) Union Plus Scholarship Database
http://www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm
144) Verizon Scholarship Program
http://foundation.verizon.com/06011.shtml
145) Michigan Community Scholarships (over 100)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm
146) College View's Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeview.com/financial_aid/schol_directory/
147) College Xpress Scholarship Search
http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
148) Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links)
http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm
149) Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors (Cal based)
http://students.berkeley.edu/fao/Scholarships/default.htm
150) Cola-Coca Art & Film Scholarships
http://www.youthdevelopment.coca-cola.com/art_refreshing.html
151) Art School Scholarships
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/art/scholarship-guide.php
152) Bowling Scholarships
http://www.bowlingmembership.com/PDF/smart_colleges.pdf
153) Red Cross Presidential Intern Program
http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/PIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf
154) Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships
http://www.cbcfinc.org/Leadership%20Education/Scholarships/index.html
155) Microsoft Scholarships
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
156) Scholarship of The Month
http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships.html
157) Fellowship Database (Graduate)
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/
158) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
http://www.agbell.org
159) APS Minorities Scholarship Program (Physics)
http://www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html
160) The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program
(architecture)
http://www.archfoundation.org
161) Music For The Blind
http://www.NFMC-music.org
162) War Memorial Fund
http://www.usjaycees.org
163) Engineering Awards and Scholarships
http://www.iee.org/EduCareers/Awards/UG/index.cfm
164) Undergraduate Awards for Women
http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/resfunds/undergrad.women.pdf
165) Civil Air Patrol Scholarships
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5589
166) Various College scholarships List
http://www.parktudor.pvt.k12.in.us/scholarships2.htm
167) Typical Scholarship Opportunities
http://www.esu3.org/districts/bellevue/curriculum/east/jsheridan/counseling/ScholarshipFiles/main_list.htm#st
168) AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.axa-achievement.com
169) FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION FUND
http://www.feea.org/scholarships.shtml
170) PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
http://www.prudential.com/spirit .
171) Undesignated Scholarships (Engineering)
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/
172) WAL*MART COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.walmartfoundation.org
173) Scholarships for Minority accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
174) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm
175) Minority Scholarships (All levels)
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar3.html
176) Findaid: Minority Scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml
177) Library Scholarships
http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/litascholarships/litascholarships.htm
178) Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/minorityFinancialAid.do
179) Native American & Other Scholarships
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm
180) Sports Figures Scholarships
http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/stu_sportsfigurechal_1.jsp
181) Scholarship Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
182) Students of Color Scholarships
http://www.financialaid4you.com/index.php/scholarships
183) USA Access Education Scholarships
http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html
184) Fellowships and Scholarships
http://www.sacnas.org/fellow.html
185) Dow Jones Scholarship and Program Listings
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_js_min_scholarships.asp
186) Ernest Hemingway Awards Scholarships
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_gen_scholarships.asp
187) Minority Journalism Internships
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_min_internships.asp
188) Hispanic/Latino Scholarships
http://www.elmhurst.edu/~bio/arriola/Hablamos/scholarships.html
189) General Scholarships
http://www.hccfl.edu/scholarship/general.html
190) Jewish Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/jewish.htm
191) Scholarship Opportunities (graduate)
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/finaid/external-finaid.shtml
192) Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities
http://national-academies.org/fellowships
193) Scholarships in Many Areas
http://www.meredith.edu/finaid/outsideaid.htm
194) League Foundation: Alternative Lifestyles Scholarships
http://www.league-att.org/foundation/
195) Datatel Scholarships
http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants.cfm
196) Alpha Kappa Alpha Awards
http://www.akaeaf.org/
197) National Black Police Assoc. Scholarships
http://www.blackpolice.org/
198) Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
http://www.elks.org
199) National Back Nurses' Assoc. Scholarships
http://www.nbna.org
200) Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/ethnic.htm
201) Ron Brown Scholarships
Go to: http://www.RonBrown.org
The award: $10,000 for 10 to 20 students. It's renewable.
Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of
the most prestigious scholarships and it's very competitive.
202) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Go to: http://www.JackieRobinson.org
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about
100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community
service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.
203) Project Excellence Scholarships
Go to: http://www.project-excellence.com
The award: $4000 or higher (to full tuition). Number
of winners: at least 600. Academic merit, leadership,
community service, all fiends. Deadline: Feb. 1.
204) United College Fund Scholarships
Go to: www.uncf.org
The UNCF is one of our major scholarship getaways. The
awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great
many under different names and requirements (Grandmet,
Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December.
205) Kodak Scholarships
Go to: www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/programs/student/scholarships.html
The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards:
Varies. For those studying film/cinematography at U.S.
colleges.
206) Intel Science Talent Search
Go to: www.sciserv.org/sts
The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approximately
40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must
present a scientific research project. Deadline: December.
207) NACME Scholarships (National Action Council for
Minorities in Engineering)
Go to: www.nacme.org
The award amounts go to $20,000, and many are award.
This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You
must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually
in February. Go to the website for details, or contact
financial aid officials at your college.
208) Gates Millennium Scholarships
Go to: www.gmsp.org
The goal of Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote
academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for
thousands of outstanding students with significant financial
need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition
for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination
material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001.
Deadline: March 15.
209) NBSE Scholarships (National Society of Black Engineers)
Go to: www.nsbe.org/scholarships
Award amount: generally range from $1, 500-$3,000 for
members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily
for engineering students, and others majoring in related
disciplines. Deadlines vary.
210) ARMY ROTC Scholarships (for Historically Black
Colleges)
Go to: http://147.248.153.211/
Students looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in
the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards.
Must have minimum of 920 on SAT or 19 on ACT score.
Deadline is November 15.
211) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Scholarships (AICPA)
Go to: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college
with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000
with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July.
Go to website for GPA requirements.
212) Bonner Scholar Scholarships
Go to: www.bonner.org
Award amount: $4,000 and renewable till graduation.
Community service is pivotal, as well as need. Your
college must be a participating college. Approximately
1,500 awards granted. Deadline varies.
213) Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science
and Technology Scholarships
Go to: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm
Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships
granted. This is for science or engineering students
at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.
214) Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
Go to: www.coca-colascholars.org/
This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250
awards going to "scholars" with academic,
leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is
from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply online. The deadline
is October 31.
215) Ambassadorial Scholarships
Go to: www.rotary.org/programs
This is the prestigious "rotary" organization
scholarship for students who can speak another language
and want to study abroad in the "host" country
of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to
$23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad.
You should have completed at least 2 years of college
work.
216) National Honor Society (sponsored by the National
Association of Secondary School Principals)
Go to: www.nassp.org/scholarships/schol_nhs.htm
This is a scholarship for National Honor Society members
in their senior year. Your chapter/school nominates
you. Award amount is $1,000 for about 250 students nationwide.
The deadline is November.
217) Ronald McDonald House Charities (and the United
Negro College Fund)
Go to: www.rmhc.com
Students must be studying at a HBCU, which is a member
of the UNCF and have at least a B average. It's for
sophomores. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition.
Approximately 60 students are selected. The deadline
is April 1.
218) Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship
Go to: www.xerox.com (type "Scholarship" in
the search engine)
This is a good scholarship for strong minority students
studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics,
and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to
$4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students.
The deadline is Sept. 15.
219) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Go to: www.akaeaf.org/
The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that
gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700
AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sorors
at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound.
The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications
(at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1 and January
30 each year.
220) NCAA Scholarships (National Collegiate Athletic
Association)
Go to: www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from
$3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports
related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary,
as do the number of awards each year.
221) National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
Go to: www.excellence.org
The student competitors can be seniors or already in
college. They must submit an application that can include
recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes),
photographs, or other materials that point to talent
and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum
of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications
can be submitted any time. The selection process is
ongoing.
222) Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Go to: www.truman.gov
This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped
for students who intend to pursue a career targeted
to public service or government. Graduate study should
be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there.
You must be at least a junior, and your college must
nominate you. A "nomination" package must
be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000
over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected.
The deadline is February 1.
223) National Association of Black Journalists
Go to: www.nabj.org/info_nonsustain.html
NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students
should be attending a four-year university. They must
present three letters of recommendation from a school
adviser, deal or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 world
article on a Black journalist must be presented. A grade
point average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students
must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio,
or television. One of those should be a career goal.
Deadline is March 3.
224) Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Go to: www.hispanicfund.org/
Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related
areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications,
and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards
granted. Deadline: April.
225) Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards
Go to: www.artsawards.org
These awards are granted to high school or college students
(17 or 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice,
music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing,
or other creative areas. You must audition or submit
a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman
year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000.
Deadline is June 1, or April 1 (for registration in
specific regions).
226) Society of Women Engineer Scholarships
Go to: www.swe.org/
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring
in engineering or computer science. Award amounts are
from $200 to $5000, and at least 90 are granted. The
deadline for students already in college is February
1, but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an
"accredited" program.
227) American
Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
Go to: www.e-architect.com
This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling
in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000.
Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December
6.
228) Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
www.cbcfinc.org
229) Education
and Leadership Development Program
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
www.jackierobinson.org
230) Heineken
Performing Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
www.cbcfinc.org
231) Sallie
Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.org
232) GE Lloyd
Trotter African American Forum Scholarship
Sponsor: National Society of Black Engineers
www.nsbe.org
233) BlackNews.com
Scholarship
Sponsor: A.S.J. Media, LLC./ BlackNews.com Scholarship
Fund
www.blacknews.com
234) Fulfilling
the Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: National Society of Black Engineers
www.nsbe.org
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